South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour
Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £445 per week
Do you have Team Teach training and a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Are you a calm, resilient and caring teaching assistant who enjoys helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to recruit dedicated Team Teach SEND teaching assistants. These welcoming schools support children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing needs, and behaviours that challenge. They provide nurturing, inclusive environments where personalised learning and therapeutic support help every pupil to succeed.
The schools are looking to appoint full-time Team Teach SEND teaching assistants from September on long-term placements, with opportunities to secure permanent positions for the right candidates.
As a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant, you will work alongside teachers and therapists to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Using Team Teach strategies, you will help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, while encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
The successful Team Teach SEND teaching assistant will have:
Team Teach training, previous experience using Team Teach strategies, or a willingness to refresh their qualification
At least six months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND, or behaviours that challenge
Experience working within SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care, or therapeutic settings
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
A calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
In return, you can expect:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process
Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression platform
Market-leading rates of pay
The TeacherActive Referral Scheme, where you can receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply)
All TeacherActive staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are made, with no hidden administration charges.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
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Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
